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IT ATC H02AB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Betamethasone shortage in Italy
Is there a Betamethasone shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Betamethasone products are reported short in Italy, the first since 28 Feb 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | BETAMETASONE EG | EG S.P.A. | 28 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BETAMETASONE EG discontinuation | EG S.P.A. | 28 Feb 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | IBET discontinuation | BIOPHARMA S.R.L. | 10 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | BETAMETASONE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 May 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.